Amanda Owen Digs Deep into Britain’s Farming Life in 2022
Amanda Owen, the mum of nine and farming icon, is back with a bang in her new series Extraordinary Farming Lives. Over six gripping episodes, Amanda tours the UK’s most stunning farms to uncover the real-life struggles and triumphs of modern farmers.
From Ploughing to Pastures: Farming’s New Face
Forget the clichés of country living. In 2022, farming is a battle on many fronts—from battling the elements, coping with COVID, to confronting the lingering shadow of BSE. Amanda gets stuck in with all the hard graft: milking cows, sorting sheep, harvesting crops, and even late-night farm chats.
She meets an eye-popping mix of farmers: those keeping family traditions alive, newcomers making their mark, and businesses reinventing themselves to survive.
A Front-Row Seat to Farming Drama and Community Spirit
It’s not just about livestock and land. Amanda dives into local rural life, exploring how today’s farmers stand at the heart of their communities—juggling business demands with being more than just food providers.
Amanda Owen said: “This series will show what life’s really like for farmers in 2022. To the outside world, it might seem like some farmers have it made, with large plots of land and expensive machinery but, as ever, the truth is much more complex. I want to explore just what it means to be a farmer today, in a world where so much more is expected of us than ‘just’ being food providers. Along the way I know I’m going to meet some extraordinary, dedicated people and hear some incredible stories in the most beautiful of settings.”
Experts Applaud Amanda’s Farming Insight
Jayne Stanger, commissioning editor for Daytime and Features at Channel 4, said: “Amanda brings all of her farming and TV experience to this fascinating and celebratory new show. I’m delighted she is bringing her charm and warmth to More4 where I’m sure our audience will adore following her adventures on amazing farms around the country.”
Mark Robinson, Creative Director of Wise Owl Films, added: “Alongside Amanda, we want to celebrate Britain’s farmers and their contribution to all of our lives by meeting farmers with inspirational stories to tell. Just like everyone else, they are affected by what’s going on in the world around them – whether it’s the real-world economics of something like Brexit, climate change, or challenges that have been more personal and even closer to home.”
